-
Belarus 34 Multimedia Magazine to Receive IPI's 2012 Free Media Pioneer Award
Ceremony to be held at World Congress in Port of Spain more
-
Head of Al Jazeera Investigative Unit Joins Stellar List of Speakers at IPI World Congress 2012
Special Registration Rates End May 1more
-
Trinidad and Tobago President to Speak at IPI World Congress
George Maxwell Richards joins stellar roster of speakersmore
-
Panels Finalized for IPI World Congress 2012
World-Class Speakers to Highlight Media Issues in a Challenging Worldmore
-
Haven't registered yet?
With less than four months until the IPI World Congress 2012, we are pleased to say that participants from some 28 countries have already registered ...more
-
A Strong Female Presence in Caribbean Newsrooms
According to the U.K.'s Independent newspaper investigation to mark International Women's Day - the Caribbean is the best place in the world to be ...more
-
IPI Honours World's Longest-Serving Editor
Award to be Handed Over at June IPI World Congress in Trinidad & Tobago more
-
Covering Corruption Workshop Slated to Open IPI World Congress
Seminar to Address What Every Reporter Covering Corruption Needs to Knowmore
-
IPI Trindad & Tobago Conference to Play Host to All Four Press Freedom Rapporteurs
Early Bird Registration Rates End 17 Februarymore
-
Early Bird Discount Rates Until 17 February!
Register Now and Save Over 30% Off the Regular Ratemore
Trinidad and Tobago President to Speak at IPI World Congress
President George Maxwell Richards, a former principal and pro vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies, will address participants attending the IPI World Congress in Trinidad and Tobago this June, the International Press Institute (IPI) announced today.
A professor emeritus in chemical engineering at the University of the West Indies, Richards was sworn into office on 17 March 2003 for a five-year term, and re-elected for a second term on 17 March 2008. He is the fourth president of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the first president of the republic who is not an attorney-at-law.
Additional Speakers Added
This stellar lineup of moderators, speakers and panellists from print, broadcast and online media, as well as renowned figures from the fields of politics, business, academia and civil society, will debate, discuss and examine a wide range of topics through the lens of press freedom.
The newest additions to our speaker's list include Davan Maharaj, editor and executive vice president of The Los Angeles Times, Gustavo Faleiros, editor of the Brazilian environmental news agency O Eco Online, Odette Campbell, head of news at the Grenada Broadcasting Network, and Hajime Hikino, senior science news writer for the Japanese daily Chunichi Shimbun.
Difficult Challenges, Exciting Opportunities
Themed "Media in a Challenging World: A 360 Degree Perspective," the 2012 IPI World Congress will examine the many challenges, concerns and opportunities currently facing the media around the world.
In addition to a compelling programme of topics that are timely and relevant to your work, the Congress will also feature a stand-alone one-day workshop for established and aspiring investigative reporters covering corruption, a gala dinner, and an awards evening honouring IPI's 2012 Free Media Pioneer and 63rd World Press Freedom Hero.
Plus, there will also be a range of festive social functions highlighting Trinidad and Tobago's unique cultural and culinary delights.
We look forward to seeing you in Port of Spain from 23-26 June, and encourage you to contact us at your convenience if you have any questions about how you can participate.
You Just Want to be There
I am very pleased that the International Press Institute (IPI), together with our local organising committee (chaired by the Association of Caribbean Media Workers and co-chaired by the Trinidad & Tobago Publishers & Broadcasters Association), will hold this year’s IPI World Congress in Port of Spain - a vibrant, multicultural and cosmopolitan city, and a microcosm of everything the Caribbean has to offer.
The three-day IPI World Congress will examine the many challenges, concerns and opportunities facing the media not only in the Caribbean, but also in the rest of the Americas and around the globe. Check out the latest programme with the list of speakers here!
I look forward to seeing you in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago.
Alison Bethel McKenzie
Executive Director
International Press Institute (IPI)
Seminar On Covering Corruption
A one-day seminar for established journalists and aspiring investigative reporters, organised in cooperation with the U.S.-based Investigative News Network (INN), will focus on examples of successful journalism projects on corruption, including how these projects were accomplished, the methodologies used, and a special emphasis on how to collaborate internationally on investigations into political and corporate corruption and organised crime.
Register Now! The workshop fee of US$ 150 (US$ 125 for IPI Members) includes luncheon with members of the IPI board of directors and a certificate of completion with the IPI and INN seals.
Read more here.
